# 2 bedroom terraced house for sale (DL3 0HU) ## Property Details | Key | Value | |-----|-------| | Address | 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DARLINGTON DL3 0HU | | Price | £95,000 | | Bedrooms | 2 | | Bathrooms | 1 | | Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 | | Floor area | 73 m² | | Last sold | £100,000 Dec 2022 | ## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost - **Current rating:** D - **Potential rating:** B - **Expiry date:** 14/08/2032 - **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £24,500 ### Recommendations - B (£500 - £1,500) - Q (£4,000 - £14,000) - W2 (£4,000 - £6,000) - N (£4,000 - £6,000) - U (£3,500 - £5,500) [View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/2187-9017-7801-7941-5116) ## Description ** TWO RECEPTION ROOMS ** ** LARGE GARDEN ** ** GARAGE ** ** POPULAR HARROWGATE HILL AREA ** ** CLOSE TO LOCAL AMENITIES ** Deceptively spacious two bedroom property situated in the ever popular Harrowgate Hill area of Darlington. The property, which benefits from gas central heating and uPVC double glazing lies within easy reach of the town centre, good schooling and has excellent transport links to the A1(M), A66 and railway station. In our opinion the property would be ideally suited to a first time buyer, smaller family or would make an ideal investment opportunity. GROUND FLOOR A spacious hallway leading into a light and bright lounge featuring gas fire and bay window. The large dining room with laminate flooring features French doors leading out to the garden and benefits from having a large under stairs storage cupboard and ample space for a dining table. The well proportioned kitchen features a range of wall and base units, space for a cooker, fridge freezer and washing machine. A rear lobby with a further storage cupboards leads to the well appointed bathroom comprising of a bath with overhead shower, wash hand basin and w.c. FIRST FLOOR A landing area with loft access. Two spacious, light and airy double bedrooms both benefitting from built in storage. EXTERNALLY A small courtyard area with Summerhouse leads to a large South facing enclosed rear garden which is laid to lawn with borders. There is a large garage with up and over door located at the end of the garden which benefits from a separate workshop/storage area and rear door. Please Note: Council tax band A. Freehold basis. **Entrance Hallway** - **Lounge** - 2.95mx3.12m plus bay (9'8x10'3 plus bay) - **Dining Room** - 3.99mx3.15m (13'1x10'4) - **Kitchen** - 1.98mx3.35m (6'6x11') - **Rear Lobby** - **First Floor Landing** - **Bedroom** - 3.15mx3.99m (10'4x13'1) - **Bedroom** - 3.20mx3.99m (10'6x13'1) - **Bathroom/W.C.** - 1.65mx1.96m (5'5x6'5) - **Front External** - **Rear Garden** - ## Property Photos - ![FRONT EXTERNAL](/listings/photos/126011861/1317442) - FRONT EXTERNAL - ![ENTRANCE HALLWAY](/listings/photos/126011861/1317444) - ENTRANCE HALLWAY - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/126011861/1317445) - LOUNGE - ![LOUNGE](/listings/photos/126011861/1317447) - LOUNGE - ![DINING ROOM](/listings/photos/126011861/1317449) - DINING ROOM - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317451) - KITCHEN - ![KITCHEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317453) - KITCHEN - ![FIRST FLOOR LANDING](/listings/photos/126011861/1317455) - FIRST FLOOR LANDING - ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/126011861/1317457) - BEDROOM - ![BEDROOM](/listings/photos/126011861/1317459) - BEDROOM - ![BATHROOM/W.C.](/listings/photos/126011861/1317461) - BATHROOM/W.C. - ![BATHROOM/W.C.](/listings/photos/126011861/1317463) - BATHROOM/W.C. - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317465) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317467) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317469) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317471) - REAR GARDEN - ![REAR GARDEN](/listings/photos/126011861/1317472) - REAR GARDEN - ![IMG_6814.JPG](/listings/photos/126011861/1317473) - IMG_6814.JPG - ![IMG_6817.JPG](/listings/photos/126011861/1317474) - IMG_6817.JPG ## EPC Graphs - ![EE Rating](/listings/photos/126011861/1317475) - EE Rating ## FENSA Certificates This property has 2 FENSA certificate(s) on record. ### FENSA Certificate #142246 - **Address:** 61 Longfield Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU - **Certificate Issued:** 03/12/2002 - **Work Completed:** 13/09/2002 - **Items:** 2 door(s) ### FENSA Certificate #17278161 - **Address:** 61 Longfield Road, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU - **Certificate Issued:** 10/05/2026 - **Work Completed:** 22/04/2026 - **Items:** 2 window(s) ## Sales History *Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £100,000 | 12/12/2022 | Terraced | | 61 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £70,000 | 22/04/2015 | Terraced | ## Sold Comparables *Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.* | Address | Price | Date | Type | |---------|-------|------|------| | 116 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £123,000 | 28/01/2026 | Terraced | | 50 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £76,000 | 09/01/2026 | Terraced | | 92 THOMPSON STREET WEST, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HQ | £105,000 | 05/01/2026 | Terraced | | 4 VAUGHAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HA | £80,000 | 10/11/2025 | Terraced | | 44 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £105,000 | 14/08/2025 | Terraced | | 98 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £66,500 | 31/03/2025 | Terraced | | 33A BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HE | £130,000 | 21/03/2025 | Terraced | | [Same street] 75 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £109,000 | 28/08/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 69 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £120,000 | 04/07/2024 | Terraced | | [Same street] 39 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £91,700 | 23/02/2024 | Terraced | | 8 GARDEN PLACE, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HF | £57,000 | 14/11/2023 | Terraced | | 68 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £75,000 | 06/11/2023 | Terraced | | 463 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £144,000 | 06/10/2023 | Terraced | | 104 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DQ | £85,000 | 30/08/2023 | Terraced | | 1 CROSBY STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HD | £75,000 | 25/08/2023 | Terraced | | 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £80,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced | | 54 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0EY | £78,000 | 28/07/2023 | Terraced | | 443 NORTH ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3BN | £159,000 | 25/05/2023 | Terraced | | 165 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HS | £99,000 | 17/05/2023 | Terraced | | 11C LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £84,000 | 28/04/2023 | Terraced | | 75 BENSHAM ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL1 3DF | £137,500 | 14/04/2023 | Terraced | | 108 BOWMAN STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ER | £82,000 | 06/04/2023 | Terraced | | 20 LOWSON STREET, DARLINGTON, DL3 0ET | £83,500 | 21/12/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 45 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £62,500 | 21/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 29 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £110,000 | 07/10/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 51 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £65,000 | 23/05/2022 | Terraced | | [Same street] 43 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £96,000 | 10/12/2021 | Terraced | | [Same street] 53 LONGFIELD ROAD, DARLINGTON, DL3 0HU | £66,000 | 20/08/2021 | Terraced | **Street average:** £90,025 (8 sales) **Area average:** £96,225 (20 sales) ## Price vs local average *Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).* - **Local average:** £112,227 (79 Terraced, DL3, 2024–2026) - **Deviation:** -15.4% ## Rental Range *ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Darlington). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.* - **Low:** £608/mo - **Realistic:** £676/mo - **Optimistic:** £744/mo ## LHA (Local Housing Allowance) *VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Darlington (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).* - **LHA floor (this property size):** £449/mo ## 1% Rule - **Rent ratio:** 0.71% (weak for cashflow) - **Max investor price (0.8%):** £84,500 - **Target investor price (1%):** £67,600 *Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.* ## Price per Square Metre - **£/m²:** £1,301/m² ## Capital growth trend *Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.* - **5y growth:** -23.6% - **10y growth:** 29% ## House Price Index (HM Land Registry) *Official index for Darlington; Terraced series; as of April 2026.* - **1y growth (index):** 1.7% - **5y growth (index):** 20.5% - **10y growth (index):** 38.2% ## Flood risk - **Zone:** 1 - **Risk:** Low - **Source:** Job (default Low) [Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)